Despite losing his title to Lyoto Machida in the night’s main event, former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans tied for the biggest reported payday at UFC 98 with $200,000.
Co-main-event winner Matt Hughes, who edged Matt Serra for a decision win, also earned $200,000, $100,000 of which was a win bonus.
MMAjunkie.com ecently requested and today received the list of official salaries from the Nevada State Athletic Commission, which put the night’s reported payroll at $957,000.
